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post Oct 14 2012, 07:36 PM

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QUOTE(Dothan @ Oct 14 2012, 05:56 PM)
Guys,
I am pondering whether I could find any branded laptop like spec below:
1. Brand: Any
2. Screen size: Any
3. Screen resolution must be 1440x900, 1600x900 or 1920x1080

I prefer high resolutions due to I am a programmer.
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QUOTE(fJok3R @ Oct 14 2012, 06:03 PM)
no budget restriction?
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We recommend the best if there is no budget restriction brows.gif
Maxed- out Precisions would be nice:
15.6"
Dell Precison M4700, i5-3320M + Nvidia Quadro K1000M@RM6300, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7P [Screen Upgrade: FHD, FHD IPS RGB] [CPU Upgrade: up to i7-3920XM] [GPU Upgrade: Quadro K2000M] [RAM up to 32GB]

17.3"
Dell Precision M6700, i7-3520M + AMD FirePro M6000 + (1600x900)@RM8100, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7P, 3 Years ProSupport, [Screen Upgrade: FHD, IPS FHD, 3D FHD][CPU Upgrade: up to i7-3920XM][GPU Upgrade: Quadro K5000M] [RAM up to 32GB]

For both units, upgrade:
- the CPU to quad core i7 models at least for faster renderings and multitasking
- the HDD to SSD for insanely fast software loadtimes
- screen to FullHD
- RAM to at least 8GB (16GB is recommended if you have the budget)
- the warranty to 5 years if possible icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Oct 14 2012, 08:28 PM

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QUOTE(russell612 @ Oct 14 2012, 08:25 PM)
rm 2199 not 2299. that is my max budget sorry. what about gt650m
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Prices in RRP, try to bargain until RM2199, it should be possible.
Otherwise, there is a 14" notebook with GT640m as well

Your budget can barely get a GT640m, do you think you'll be able to get a gt650m? brows.gif

And I thought you had a budget of RM2.5k and you wanted AMD APUs? Change of mind? brows.gif

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post Oct 14 2012, 09:17 PM

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QUOTE(russell612 @ Oct 14 2012, 09:08 PM)
yup. but too bad i have some financial issues you know. lets see some gt 640m notebooks within my budget can i?
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I think I've recommended this one before hmm.gif
14"
Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm); backlit keyboard optional
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post Oct 14 2012, 09:40 PM

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QUOTE(Dothan @ Oct 14 2012, 05:56 PM)
Guys,
I am pondering whether I could find any branded laptop like spec below:
1. Brand: Any
2. Screen size: Any
3. Screen resolution must be 1440x900, 1600x900 or 1920x1080

I prefer high resolutions due to I am a programmer.
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QUOTE(Dothan @ Oct 14 2012, 09:32 PM)
Well of course not... probably below 5k

Added on October 14, 2012, 9:35 pm

Thanks bro...

That range of notebook is kinda out of my budget... haha it is a mobile workstation
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Mobile workstation?
So you would prefer something lighter? No problem brows.gif

Can consider these two:
15.6"
Asus N56VZ-S4079V, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920 x 1080) + BluRay@RM3599[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 1TB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack

Lenovo Ideapad Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HBasic, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty; *W8 (white) version upcoming

Use the remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years (onsite for Lenovo), upgrade RAM to 8GB at least, and then upgrade the HDD to SSD and you will have an uber machine thumbup.gif
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post Oct 15 2012, 12:24 AM

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QUOTE(ballsofsteel @ Oct 14 2012, 11:54 PM)
Hey guys, Need recommendations. I do not think there is a laptop that meets my requirements which is weird.

Screen size 14inch (resolution the lower the better.for me 1366x768 is max for a 14 incher given win7's shitty DPI scaling, furthermore I plan to do light gaming so lower res the better)
GPU : preferably 28nm tech. doesnt matter if amd or nvidia. At this point even rebranded 40nm crap will do.
Battery : at least 5hrs on moderate wifi surfing.
Budget : Doesnt matter anything below rm3.5k is fine
CPU : doest matter , the lower the tdp the better.
Must have MSata slot for mSSD.

bottomline : I need a versatile  laptop with mSSD and a low end GPU -something better than hd4000 of course.

PS : It doesnt have to be from malaysia. Leave the sourcing to me

Best regards.

EDIT : I was hoping that the u2442 had a decent battery life. but that was a MAJOR letdown. Furthermore, I was considering the Acer M5 but given the inaccessibility of the Mssd and ram slot I will give that a miss . I have pudgy fingers and hate to work with electronics especially with mobile laptop cables.
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Hmm, that's some pretty weird requirements laugh.gif
Perhaps these will do?
14"
Asus [Ultrabook]S46CM-WX023V, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2399[2kg], 4GB, W7HP *this one has relatively shorter battery life than the others

Dell
[Ultrabook]Inspiron 14z, i5-3317U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2599[1.87kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm) *no VGA port, OD
[Ultrabook]Inspiron 14z, i7-3517U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2899[1.87kg], 8GB, 500GB(5400rpm) *no VGA port, OD

HP [Ultrabook] Envy4-1043TX/1053TX, i5-3317U + AMD HD7670M + [32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)]@RM2599[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W7HP

Toshiba [Ultrabook] Satellite U840-1008X, i5-3317U + AMD HD7550M + 32GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2999[1.7kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, color: silver, free RM200 petrol voucher
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QUOTE(barca96 @ Oct 15 2012, 02:12 PM)
Went to Lowyat yesterday to check out laptops.
I must say that if you are a gamer (maybe not a heavy one) and want the best bang for buck, then go for Lenovo G480. i5, 6 cell battery, 2.5ghz for only RM1750. Really worth it.
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yeah, we know brows.gif
14"
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G480, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
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QUOTE(guardianz01 @ Oct 15 2012, 04:10 PM)
Hi there to all the sifu's again, previously i posted a requirement for laptop with a budget of RM2200- RM2500, Would it be possible to have a gaming laptop below RM2000 ? Need some recommendations.

Brand : Any

Usage : Gaming, Online Work, Surfing Net

Budget : Below RM2000

Or should i wait till the end of the year  ?
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Buy when you need, wait if you can.
if you need to buy now, and have a budget of RM2k, then these:
14"
Acer V3-471G-53214G75, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM2099[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W7HP, 3 years warranty
Asus A45Vm-VX113v, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2099[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP
Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)
Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm)
HP Pavilion G4-1302ax, AMD A8-3520M + AMD HD7450M@RM1899, 4GB, 640GB(5400rpm), W7HP
Lenovo Z480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP, colors: grey/red/blue
Lenovo G480, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
Lenovo G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
Toshiba Satellite L840-1024X, i3-2370M + AMD HD7670M@RM1849[2.12kg], 2GB, 640GB, W7HP

15.6"
Dell Inspiron 15R, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM1899[2.65kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)
Lenovo Ideapad G580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1699, 2GB, 500GB, freeDOS, 1 yr warranty
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QUOTE(poi2005 @ Oct 15 2012, 07:35 PM)
To situ here, please recommend,
1. Preferred Brand - Not Asus/Msi
2. Budget - RM3k-5k
3. Usage:
adobe software usage (photoshop, illustrator, etc), flash gaming, movie watching(bluray drive is a must), web surfing and p2p.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15 inch FHD

I would like something with HDMI output, SSD as main drive and sata as 2nd drive. Light weight would be ideal.

Thanks in advanced.
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Your last requirement will not be possible unfortunately, most stock laptops don't come with that kind of configurations (there are not that much bays for a HDD + SSD +optical drive; and most are not light at all laugh.gif
At least no the current generation of 15" powerhouses laugh.gif
Perhaps these?
15.6"
Lenovo Ideapad Y580, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3599[JBL], 8GB, 1TB HDD(7200rpm), W7HP, backlit keyboard, 2 years international warranty

* use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years and either convert the optical drive to SSD/HDD, or replace the HDD with SSD

If this is stilll not good enough, then import a Sager, customize everything here: http://www.illegear.com/
15/6"
Sager
NP9130, i5-3210M + Nvidia GTX670M + (1920x1080)@RM4499, 8GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i5-3210M - i7-3820QM]
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post Oct 15 2012, 10:23 PM

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QUOTE(sss2sssss @ Oct 15 2012, 10:22 PM)
BTW can u go to Digital Mall see whether got Y480 with GTX660M GPU and RM2999 price tag?
Currently my friend got see one but I think is she see wrongly...lol
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Its probably a Y580 instead nod.gif
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QUOTE(hunt17 @ Oct 15 2012, 10:28 PM)
1. Preferred Brand (none)
2. Budget (2k)
3. Usage (office usage+movie)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size (max 13.3)

recommend me some laptop. already have 2 laptop in mind but still searching

samsung np350u2b
acer S3-391
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13"
Dell
Vostro V131, i3-2350M + Intel HD3000@RM1799[1.82kg], 4GB, 320GB(7200rpm), anti-glare, W7HB, colors: silver/red
Vostro V131, i5-2450M + Intel HD3000@RM1999[1.82kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), anti-glare, W7HB, colors: silver/red
Vostro 3360, i3-2365M + Intel HD3000@RM1859[1.67kg], 4GB, 320GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze
Vostro 3360, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM2009[1.67kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze

Lenovo [Ultrabook] U310, i3-3217M + Intel HD4000@RM1999, 4GB, 320GB(5400rpm), W7HB (32-bit); colors: Blue/Pink

Samsung NP535U3C-A01, A6-4455M + AMD HD7500G@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP
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QUOTE(gcphoton @ Oct 16 2012, 01:56 AM)
Hi all Sifu... can please recommend me a small small and budget <RM1500 computer for travelling...
I would like to surf net, do ms word, watch video, but do not intend to play games...
How is Aspire AO756, Celeron 877 + Intel HD@RM1149, 2GB, 500GB, W7HB, (+RM50 to 3 years warranty)...
Is there any similar/ better offer available?
Thanks.
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Hmm, perhaps you can consider this one for better viewing pleasure?
13"
Lenovo [Ultrabook]S300, Pentium 997 + Intel HD3000 @RM1199[1.8kg], 2GB,500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS; W7HB@RM1399, no ODD, 1 yr warranty
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QUOTE(clon12 @ Oct 16 2012, 07:43 AM)
Asking on behalf of my friend here... he wants to buy an ultrabook with 15" but not too pricey.
1. Preferred Brand - Any, as long as its reliable.
2. Budget - RM2.5k+
3. Usage - Mostly assignments, watching movies and soon using for autocad
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15"
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Ultrabooks are not exactly very good for autocad hmm.gif

Although entry-level GPUs do not bring about very significant performance difference to AutoCad performance, its still better to try to go for the most powerful one that you can get for your budget nod.gif
In which's case, this:
15.6"
Asus N56Vz-S3088V, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2699[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack

Although having an i7 and a good GPU would be even better brows.gif
14"
Lenovo
Y480(5934-7549), i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M (GDDR5) @RM2599 [JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, freeDOS, 2 yrs warranty, P950 headset
Y480(5934-1372), i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2699[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, W7HB, 2 years international warranty
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QUOTE(clon12 @ Oct 16 2012, 10:15 AM)
Well cause he insists on lightweight and thin... any more suggestion?
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Most people who want something lightweight and thin will not go for a 15.6" notebook laugh.gif
those who do have deep pockets - MBP 15 with retina display.
Ever since Dell decided not to bring in the XPS 15, there are not much lightweight 15" notebooks anymore... at least not for now...
There are upcoming ones though ~
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QUOTE(clon12 @ Oct 16 2012, 11:22 AM)
How about the S56?
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Yeah, can consider that one hmm.gif
Its not exactly very powerful in terms of CPU performance and battery life is not very good, but still not bad I guess
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QUOTE(hunt17 @ Oct 16 2012, 12:18 PM)
ok, i've already done research on your recommendation n come this

samsung np350u2b

acer S3-391-32374G34

dell Vostro 3360, i3-2365M + Intel HD3000@RM1859[1.67kg], 4GB, 320GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze

dell Vostro 3360, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM2009[1.67kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze

vostro is tempting coz can upgrade RAM, acer has xtra 20gb of ssd, samsung with its 12.5"
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do you have any other opinion on this?
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Just go for the laptop that you like the most? laugh.gif
You could always upgrade the HDD to SSD yourself in the future, so there's not too much of a problem there nod.gif
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QUOTE(clearoldstock @ Oct 16 2012, 12:42 PM)
1. Preferred Brand : None
2. Budget: 2k-3k (prefer as little as possible)
3. Usage: Portable, Documentation, Engineering software, Light gaming, Movie
4. Preferred size: 14", 15" if it is not too bulky

Sidenote:
1. Prefer ultrabook as it fits in the usage. But open for suggestion.
2. Prefer reliable and long lasting and future proof. As the laptop user only will change the laptop if it is non-functional.
3. Deadline = 20th December. So upcoming models is strongly recommended.

My own research was narrowed down to HP Envy 4-1053TX.

Recommendations, come at me!
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Dec is still a long long way to go, come back then laugh.gif
The ones you surveyed now will be long obsoleted after a month or two tongue.gif
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QUOTE(audiohurric4ne @ Oct 16 2012, 02:58 PM)
Msi ge620dx fhd vs lenovo y580 vs acer aspire 5750g ? For gaming. Budget : 3k-ish
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QUOTE(acoikujin @ Oct 17 2012, 02:14 AM)
Preferred brand : asus n56vz or y580
Budget : less than 3000

I'm an ICT student and gonna use c++ and database software and more. For now I'm into Dota 2, FM, Fifa13 etc. Medium gamers. A lot of movies and musics. Gonna find my perfect laptop for 4 years stdy.

1. So which one is better and why?
2. Is there any recommended laptop within dis butget?

Ps : I would love to have beautiful and stylish laptop for my satisfaction ( all rounded )
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Y580 for performance
N56vz for style nod.gif
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QUOTE(texas5 @ Oct 17 2012, 05:43 PM)
thanks for the recommendation.

which one would suit my requirements more? http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=55300572

Inspiron 14, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1299[2.1kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm) ??

or

Toshiba Satellite C800-1006, B970 + Intel HD3000@RM1599[2.12kg], 2GB, 500GB, W7HP ??

thnaks again.
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This one is better (in terms of performance) than both the ones you've mentioned:
14"
Dell Inspiron 14, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT620M@RM1599[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu Linux 11.10; W7HB@RM1799
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QUOTE(Pegasus88 @ Oct 17 2012, 09:11 PM)
hey guys, im planning to purchase lenovo s400. Any comment for this? or should i get K46....

Budget below RM2k and usage for data analysis and assignments.

http://www.ipmart.com.my/main/search.php?f...CFVAa6wodMyIAbg

is the website trust able ? i saw it on front page of LYN, and it free antivirus with license! anyone tried to purchase from there before?
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If you're not planning on gaming on your ultrabook, then the S400 would be the better pick nod.gif
With less heat, a better keyboard, and longer battery life
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